Advice buying an XC70

abtx · Jul 26th, 2022, 13:59

Hi, I'm looking for an XC70. Wrote on the prev shape XC70 model and got lots of help and advice. I found the newer model for affordable 3.5k.

The service history looks quite ok, the MOT history as well. It seems a good price, at least in comparison to other cars on AT and ebay with same milage/age.

But, the owner is selling for his brother, so he's not named on the V5.

It's also quite far so would have to take day out to come and see the car (and money).

Do you think it's worth it?

And is it better to stick to the prev shape at that price tag? The only thing is I'd get similar milage and service history for around 3k for the previous shape anyway.

General context: I'm looking for a reliable and dependable car I can take camping and take occasionally for light off-roading

Simmy · Jul 26th, 2022, 14:51

seems good for the price and he has used a local indie close to the sellers location. pay for a online check before traveling just to check its not a cat d. also remember not all xc70 are 4wd.

abtx · Jul 26th, 2022, 15:19

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Originally Posted by Simmy

seems good for the price and he has used a local indie close to the sellers location. pay for a online check before traveling just to check its not a cat d. also remember not all xc70 are 4wd.

good shout! thanks. what about the selling for brother thing? any extra steps I should take?

Rocinante · Jul 26th, 2022, 15:39

Can you meet at the registered address and speak to his brother, the registered owner at the time of purchase ?

Sotosound · Jul 26th, 2022, 17:08

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Originally Posted by Rocinante

Can you meet at the registered address and speak to his brother, the registered owner at the time of purchase ?

I would want to do that.

There were also lots of advisories during its last MOT check so expect some bills.

Some photos in the dry would also be nice.

abtx · Jul 26th, 2022, 17:39

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Originally Posted by Sotosound

I would want to do that.

There were also lots of advisories during its last MOT check so expect some bills.

Some photos in the dry would also be nice.

Thanks. They say that "the brakes were done Feb this year, power steering fluid just needed topping up, the exhaust bracket and heat shield were fixed by a local garage".

So I guess that's most if not all of it.

abtx · Jul 26th, 2022, 17:41

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Originally Posted by Rocinante

Can you meet at the registered address and speak to his brother, the registered owner at the time of purchase ?

I will ask for that. If this is not an option I might want to walk away. Better safe than sorry.

Simmy · Jul 26th, 2022, 20:58

try giving trevor burgess volvo independant a call ask what he thinks of the car overall explain that its for sale and your thinking of purchasing it . ask for rob kinsella he is the owner of this company an will know this car.

yostumpy · Jul 26th, 2022, 21:07

car now sold, did the OP buy it?

Simmy · Jul 26th, 2022, 22:32

dont know maybe he will inform us at some point

Jul 26th, 2022, 13:59	#1
abtx Junior Member Last Online: Dec 29th, 2023 21:05 Join Date: Dec 2015 Location: Edinburgh	Advice buying an XC70 Hi, I'm looking for an XC70. Wrote on the prev shape XC70 model and got lots of help and advice. I found the newer model for affordable 3.5k. The service history looks quite ok, the MOT history as well. It seems a good price, at least in comparison to other cars on AT and ebay with same milage/age. But, the owner is selling for his brother, so he's not named on the V5. It's also quite far so would have to take day out to come and see the car (and money). Do you think it's worth it? And is it better to stick to the prev shape at that price tag? The only thing is I'd get similar milage and service history for around 3k for the previous shape anyway. General context: I'm looking for a reliable and dependable car I can take camping and take occasionally for light off-roading __________________ Moby Brick 940 2.3 LPT

Jul 26th, 2022, 14:51	#2
Simmy Premier Member Last Online: Yesterday 22:28 Join Date: Mar 2017 Location: Manchester	seems good for the price and he has used a local indie close to the sellers location. pay for a online check before traveling just to check its not a cat d. also remember not all xc70 are 4wd. Last edited by Simmy; Jul 26th, 2022 at 15:14.

Jul 26th, 2022, 21:07	#9
yostumpy Senior Member Last Online: Yesterday 22:31 Join Date: Mar 2021 Location: Gravesend	car now sold, did the OP buy it? __________________

Jul 26th, 2022, 15:39	#4
Rocinante Master Member Last Online: May 8th, 2024 12:06 Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Mystery Location	Can you meet at the registered address and speak to his brother, the registered owner at the time of purchase ?

Jul 26th, 2022, 20:58	#8
Simmy Premier Member Last Online: Yesterday 22:28 Join Date: Mar 2017 Location: Manchester	try giving trevor burgess volvo independant a call ask what he thinks of the car overall explain that its for sale and your thinking of purchasing it . ask for rob kinsella he is the owner of this company an will know this car.

Jul 26th, 2022, 22:32	#10
Simmy Premier Member Last Online: Yesterday 22:28 Join Date: Mar 2017 Location: Manchester	dont know maybe he will inform us at some point

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